The World Cup 2026 semifinal between Argentina and England, scheduled for July 15, has become the most bet-on match in crypto prediction market history. And the drama isn’t even on the pitch yet. Argentine coach Ricardo Gareca publicly confronted Peruvian midfielder Yoshimar Yotún after the Sporting Cristal player declared England… Listen ⇢

Interactive Brokers now allows eligible clients to withdraw funds as USDC, PayPal USD, and Ripple USD. The brokerage has also added nine new cryptocurrencies, bringing its digital asset offerings to 20 tokens. The expansion reflects growing demand for integrated crypto and traditional financial services. Interactive Brokers has expanded its cryptocurrency… Listen ⇢

President Donald Trump has abandoned plans for a 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The policy shift comes as military tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue escalating, with new strikes expected. Despite the reversal, disruptions to global shipping and energy markets remain a major concern… Listen ⇢

Donald Trump has signaled that Gulf allies will funnel investments into the United States rather than pay direct fees for American military protection, a pivot that effectively repackages security costs as economic partnerships. The statement comes after weeks of escalating rhetoric about Gulf nations reimbursing Washington for decades of security… Listen ⇢

Goldman Sachs just reminded everyone why Wall Street’s biggest trading houses tend to love chaos. The bank reported its highest quarterly profit in more than three years, powered by a record-breaking equities trading desk and a dealmaking engine that’s finally humming again. Net profit climbed 15% to $4.74 billion, or… Listen ⇢

The US moved first. President Biden signed the GENIUS Act into law on July 18, 2025, giving the country its first federal framework specifically designed for payment stablecoins. The UK followed with its own set of moves in mid-2026, with the Bank of England publishing a detailed policy statement on… Listen ⇢

Tether has led a $7 million Series A investment in Pact Labs to expand adoption of its U.S.-focused stablecoin, USAT. The partnership aims to modernize payroll, payments, and lending with 24/7 stablecoin settlement. USAT was built to comply with U.S. stablecoin regulations and is designed specifically for the American market.… Listen ⇢

Iranian cruise missiles struck two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on July 14, killing one Indian crew member and injuring eight others. India responded by summoning Iran’s Deputy Chief of Mission to deliver a formal protest. The targeted vessels, MT Mombasa and MT Al-Bahiyah, were sailing under UAE… Listen ⇢

Hungary is facing a potential constitutional crisis as President Tamás Sulyok stands firm against a parliamentary move to end his term. Despite the Hungarian parliament’s approval of a constitutional amendment intended to remove him, Sulyok has refused to resign, labeling the action unconstitutional. Prime Minister Péter Magyar, whose party secured… Listen ⇢